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Software Security Courses

Software security courses can help you learn secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in risk analysis, penetration testing, and implementing security protocols across various software environments. Many courses introduce tools like static and dynamic analysis software, intrusion detection systems, and security frameworks, showing how these tools enhance your ability to protect applications from potential threats.


Popular Software Security Courses and Certifications


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for University Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Curriculum Development, Enterprise Architecture, Thought Leadership, Program Implementation, Strategic Planning, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Workforce Development, Education Software and Technology, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions with Azure AD

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Cloud Services

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Pricing Strategy in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Market Dynamics, Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Presentations, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Market Share, B2B Sales

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Software Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Debugging, Creativity, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Relational Database Support for Data Warehouses

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Oracle Databases, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Mining, Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    592 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Efficiency and Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Image Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Applied Mathematics, Physics

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Learn About JSON with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, NoSQL, Cloud API, Javascript, Data Store, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Application Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MongoDB, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design, Middleware, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), jQuery, Javascript, Databases, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Anthropic

    Introduction to Model Context Protocol

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Anthropic Claude, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, Program Development, Systems Architecture, Servers, Debugging, JSON, Development Environment, Document Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Matlab, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Data Visualization, Data Synthesis, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software security courses

  • Generative AI for University Leaders : Vanderbilt University
  • Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions with Azure AD: Microsoft
  • Pricing Strategy in Practice: University of Virginia
  • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Relational Database Support for Data Warehouses: University of Colorado System
  • Optical Efficiency and Resolution: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Learn About JSON with JavaScript: Coursera
  • Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application: Board Infinity

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